Spice Companion: Using Spices in Home Cooking
When: August 30, 2018; 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County
840 Rodeo Drive, Building C Prescott, AZ 86305
Cost: $15 (non-refundable)
Advanced registration is required: Call 928-445-6590 x221 to register. Cash, check and credit card accepted.
Join the University of Arizona’s Chef Aimee Novak for this informative workshop designed to open up a world of brand-new flavors using spices. Spices help create flavorful meals and play a significant role in culture, society, economy and health throughout the world. In this class, participants will learn simple techniques, tips and tricks to enhance flavors and how to develop new flavor combinations. This class includes cooking demonstrations and tastings of recipes utilizing featured spice blends. Participants will make their own spice blend to use at home.
For more information: https://extension.arizona.edu/events/2018-08-30/spice-companion-using-spices-home-cooking
Introduction to Home Canning
Join us for this informative workshop reviewing canning basics and safe home-canning practices for fruits, vegetables, proteins, jellied products and pickles. Participants will learn about appropriate canning methods for different food items, proper packing, head space, altitude adjustments, processing times and more. This workshop will also cover how to and when to use both water bath and pressure canners to preserve foods at home. All participants will receive a print copy of the Complete Guide to Home Canning (196-page, color, spiral-bound recipe and resource book).
This class requires advanced registration of a non-refundable fee of $25.00 to cover class costs. Class space is limited, so register early. The class will be on Wednesday, September 12th from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Prescott Extension office located at 840 Rodeo Drive, Building C.
Call 928-445-6590 x221 to register.
For more information: https://extension.arizona.edu/events/2018-09-12/yavapai-county-introduction-home-canning
Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops
The Eat Healthy, Be Active community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and are open to able-bodied adults. Each of these six 1-hour workshops provide science-based advice for making food and physical activity choices that promote good health and a healthy weight.
Join us at the Cottonwood Public Library on September 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 17th, and 20th from 1-2pm in the big meeting room. For more information, visit our website at https://extension.arizona.edu/events/2018-09-04/eat-healthy-be-active-community-workshop-series
FOR ALL LISTED ABOVE: Persons with a disability may request reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Lydia Watts at 928-445-6590 x221. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C. Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Extension & Economic Development, College of Agriculture Life Sciences, The University of Arizona. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.
